Venice has become the first Italian city to officially ban begging in a bid to
stamp out the growing problem of children being exploited by criminal gangs.
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The bodies of two drowned Roma children lay covered by towels on an Italian beach while “indifferent” holidaymakers carried on enjoying the sun.
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The British designer Vivienne Westwood has caused controversy by using Roma gypsies as catwalk models, complete with gold teeth and enormous medallions.
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The burning of a gipsy camp in Naples has triggered fears that the new Italian government is inspiring a hate campaign against immigrants.
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